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Cardinal Apparel have chalked-up another Pro Golf Tournament victory, this time by playing ambassador Craig Lawrie, in the Portugal Pro Tour's Palmares Classic event (22-23 November).

Craig's impressive 12-under-par total, the result of a pair of 66s, came in the opening event of the Portugal Pro Tour's series against a field of 81 fellow Professionals.

Tied in 4th place after the first round, Craig made a quick start to his second round by birdieing his first four holes. He then followed-up with birdies at 10, 13 & 16. A solitary bogey at the 17th hole could not prevent the 22 year-old lifting his first Professional trophy and the 2000 euros winner's cheque.

Commenting on his performace, Craig said "I'm really proud of the way I performed, particularly on the first day when the windy conditions made scoring really tough. It feels great to get my first win against a strong field and hope that this can help me to kick-on and win more".

Sam Locke who is supported by Cardinal Apparel and the Paul Lawrie Foundation achieved his biggest success in the game to lift the Scottish Mens Amateur Championships with a convincing 9&8 victory in the final.

Paul Lawrie has claimed his first Sunshine Tour victory in the Dimension Data Pro-Am by a single shot, after his final round of 67 (-5) moved him to the top of the leader board.

Beginning the day a couple of shots adrift of the leaders, Lawrie made the turn in three-under par, thanks to back-to-back birdies at 4 & 5 and a two at the Par 3 eighth. Further birdies at the 10th & 18th holes - in a blemish free round - cemented the Cardinal Apparel Ambassador's win.

Playing along side his younger son Michael, team Lawrie tied for 4th spot in the Pro-Am element of the competition with a score of -30. Speaking afterwards about the week, Lawrie said "I'm obviously delighted. I haven't won in four years, so it's great to come here and win - especially playing with my son."

Our newest Playing Ambassador, Graeme Storm, has wasted no time at all in making a big impression on 2017. Having begun wearing Cardinal apparel on January 1st, the amiable Englishman, who almost lost his European Tour card at the end of the 2016 season, bounced-back in the most impressive fashion to win the BMW South African Open at Glendower GC.

Graeme's victory was all the more impressive given the fact he held off the challenge of Rory McIlroy in a three hole play-off following an enthralling final round where the World Number Two pressured Storm from the start.

"This is a dream come true, especially after what happened to me last year with my card and everything.

"It really means everything to me to be in the winner's circle again."

We are delighted to announce that Jack McDonald, one of the brightest golfing talents to emerge from Scotland in recent years, will become an ambassador for the Cardinal brand in 2017.

The 2012 Scottish Amateur Golfer of the Year, Jack helped Scotland reach the final of the European Men’s Team Championships in 2013. In the same year, he also won three times on the domestic circuit, en route to taking the Men’s Order of Merit title.

The former Boys International continued to impress in 2014 as part of Scotland’s successful European Nations Cup Team at Sotogrande and again with Europe, as he played his part in the winning Palmer Cup squad.

Team success continued into 2015 as he earned two-and-a-half points from three in GB&I’s record Walker Cup win. The Ayrshireman also reached the semi-finals of The Amateur Championship at Carnoustie that year.

Jack was ranked 38th on the World Amateur Golf Rankings immediately before turning Professional. The 22 year-old signed with International Sports Management in 2016 and will target the Alps Tour in 2016/17 as he makes his way in the Pro ranks.

He will join David Law, Ross Kellett & Paul Lawrie as a brand ambassador for Cardinal on 1st January 2017.

Two of Scotland’s most promising young Professional Golfers have signed a deal with Cardinal that will see the pair wear the newly founded golf apparel manufacturers’ first collection.

The European Challenge Tour Players, both attached to the Paul Lawrie Golf Centres, are the latest brand ambassadors for Cardinal. Along with Paul Lawrie, David & Ross will sport the new collection which includes stylish fine merino sweaters and a range of classy polo shirts for dress on and off the course.

Cardinal Golf, the new clothing brand launched by former Open Champion Paul Lawrie, will be the Official Clothing Partner for the Paul Lawrie Match Play. The European Tour event, which sits on the Race To Dubai schedule, is now entering its second year and will be played at Archerfield Links from 4th - 7th August 2016.

Cardinal Golf has been the brainchild of Lawrie and his family, who earlier this year announced a new line of apparel and accessories to be available in select retail stores in Spring/Summer 2017, with a compact range launching in Summer 2016. Speaking about the new association, Paul said, "It’s fantastic that Cardinal will be the Official Clothing Partner at the Paul Lawrie Match Play. It's the perfect opportunity to showcase our new brand to golf, and also importantly will provide an excellent launchpad for sales for the new 2017 range.”

Dominik Senn, CEO of 4sports & Entertainment, the Promoter of the Paul Lawrie Match Play was pleased to have the support of Lawrie's clothing brand to the event. He said, "It's great for the tournament to have an exciting new clothing brand as its official clothing partner. With the impending launch of Cardinal Golf, the tournament will provide a perfect platform for exposure and sales".